Permit

Trachinotus Falcatus

1lakes
46logged catches
32.69 kg heaviest logged

Permit (Trachinotus Falcatus) is a popular marine game fish from the Carangidae family that is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas of the western parts of the Atlantic Ocean. These fish prefer to inhabit salty and brackish shallow waters with muddy or sandy bottoms close to the shore. When feeding in schools near the surface, Permit can be spotted by their scythe-shaped dorsal fins that often protrude from the water. These fish have tall bodies, compressed on the sides, with dark blue backs and golden-yellowish abdomen. Permit can reach a maximum weight of 36 kg and grow to a length of 122 cm. However, the weight of most specimens tends to average from 3 to 20 kg. Fully grown Permit feed predominantly on crabs, shrimp, and smaller fish.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Crab 2

Large Minnows 2

Lures

Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 11

Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 3

Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 3

Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 2

Larva 10 cm 2

Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Blue Crab Island — 46 catches , best 32.69 kg

Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 Spinning 11×
Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 Spinning 3×
Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 Spinning 3×
Crab Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 2×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Permit? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Permit would be to use Crab on a size #8/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Buzzbaits. The most successful lure is Acid Green and Orange Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0.